15th October 2021  /  EAGLE FM

1. Public Gatherings as defined in the Regulations have been adjusted to two hundred persons per event. Spectators at sporting events are permitted, up to 200 persons per event. Having just returned from America, I have observed that those packing the stadia for sports have their vaccine passports. I therefore hope those who will attend, will do the same.
2. The Curfew will be suspended altogether, allowing for greater economic activity, particularly with respect to long haul public transport operators and the entertainment industry.
3. Restrictions related to liquor remain as is. The Minister of Health will repeat these measures when he takes the floor.
4. Business operations: All recreational places such as nightclubs, casinos, gambling houses, betting houses and gyms may continue operations as is – allowing patrons up to half capacity.
5. Burials of persons who succumbed to COVID-19 or whose deaths are COVID-19 related must continue to take place within a period of ten (10) days. On-site consumption of meals at all gatherings, including burials, will now be permitted. The restriction on the number of persons attending burials of 200, applies to mourners only, excluding essential workers.
6. In this regard, I implore all citizens and business owners to enforce the Infection Control and Prevention measures of wearing a face mask, hand washing, physical distancing and avoiding overcrowding. Equally important is raising public health awareness on vaccination among customers.